In the first half of 2024, Macau experienced a notable increase in gaming-related criminal activities, with a 61.8% surge compared to the first six months of 2023. According to Asia Gaming Brief, the Office of the Secretary for Security disclosed that the total number of such cases tallied up to 683, marking a significant rise from
Month: September 2024
Interblock, a leader in luxury table gaming solutions, has announced a significant strategic move by acquiring a majority stake in Zuum Limited, a respected manufacturer specializing in Class II and Class III electronic table games (ETGs), as well as slots and bingo products. This acquisition represents a vital step for Interblock in fortifying its market
Sep 17, 2024 4 min read The WPT Prime tour was at Dusk Till Dawn, the home of British poker, and was a club regular who captured the £1,100 WPT Prime UK Championship title, £57,660 in prize money, and a £10,000 package to the season-ending WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas. Timothy Chung has
Las Vegas-based developer and supplier Interblock has announced the acquisition of a majority share in Zuum Limited, a manufacturer of Class II and Class III electronic table games (ETGs), slots, and bingo products. “This strategic acquisition will enable Interblock to deliver a broader range of innovative and cost-effective gaming solutions to its customers while driving
ICE Barcelona will co-sponsor the 12th edition of the Expo and Congress in Torremolinos, ICE organizer Clarion Gaming has announced. The event runs 18th and 19th of September at the Torremolinos Congress and Exhibition Centre. As part of its co-sponsorship initiative, Clarion will be providing operators and suppliers active in the Spanish industry “with an
Oklahoma State Senator Bill Coleman is making another attempt to legalize sports betting in the state after his previous efforts failed during the last legislative session. As football season kicks off, sports fans in neighboring states like Arkansas are already placing their bets, while Oklahomans are left on the sidelines. Senator Coleman, who proposed a
Caesars has appointed Ken Ostempowski as Senior Vice President and General Manager of its Las Vegas Strip properties Paris Las Vegas, Planet Hollywood, and Horseshoe. The development comes after the former top executive of the three properties, Jason Gregorec, stepped down to join Delaware North’s gaming division. Ostempowski currently holds similar roles overseeing The ROW Reno,
A new bill introduced by Rep. Paul Tonko of New York and Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut aims to address concerns about the fast-paced expansion of legal sports betting across the United States. The legislation, announced on Thursday, would prohibit in-game advertising, betting on college athletes, and the use of credit cards for online gambling
The Casino Esports Conference (CEC)’s 2025 edition is set to take place at Wind Creek Bethlehem in Pennsylvania on February 18th and 19th. According to its organizers, the “immersive gathering” will connect the realms of casino, cinema, and collegiate industries directly to esports players, marketers, developers, legal experts, and educators. “Prepare for a groundbreaking experience as
During the Third Sports Integrity Summit, an event that brought together industry figures to discuss the challenges and opportunities arising with the regulation of sports betting in Brazil, Pay4Fun, CEO Leonardo Baptista commented that education is fundamental for the operation in the country, given that the sector has been criticized in the media. “An important
Sep 17, 2024 4 min read It’s all change at the top of the WCOOP League standings after an incredible night of action. Sunday saw Parker “tonkaaaa” Talbot score his second WCOOP title in four days, earning valuable WCOOP League points after leading home a Team tonkaaaa 1-2-3. Finishing third in that event was Niklas
Sep 17, 2024 4 min read The 888poker player known as “IOwnU888” warmed up for the XL Autumn Series in style on the evening of September 16 with an impressive double-whammy. The online tournament specialist not only chopped the $100,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event but also pulled out over $12,000 worth of mystery bounties along
Sep 17, 2024 3 min read Whenever a big-name casino like PokerStars rolls out a new promotion, it definitely grabs our attention. So, when the Stacks promo crossed my desk, I knew I had to see what it was all about. With the promise of stacking up some fantastic rewards and bonuses, let’s dive into
Evolution Gaming has announced the release of Crazy Time Italia, the first-ever native-language version of the company’s highly popular live game show, Crazy Time. This latest iteration, featuring Italian-speaking game hosts, is now live from Evolution’s advanced studio in Malta and is immediately available for players through Italian market operators. Bringing Crazy Time to Italian
View image in fullscreen Sky Betting & Gaming reprimanded for unlawfully sharing users’ personal data ICO says online gambling company passed customers’ information to advertising technology companies The online gambling company Sky Betting & Gaming has been reprimanded by the data regulator for unlawfully sharing customers’ information with advertising companies that could then target those
Sep 16, 2024 3 min read The 2024 Poker Masters Presented by PokerStars NAPT continues on this week inside the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas after several players picked up trophies and seven-figure scores during the first half of the series. The series kicked off with two qualifiers battling it out in Event #1: $5,100
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The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has adopted new advertising and marketing rules aimed at regulating sports wagering, casino, and video gaming promotions statewide. This move is part of the board’s efforts to reassess existing rules and measure the effectiveness of gaming expansion implementation, according to IGB Administrator Marcus D. Fruchter. “The new rules adopted today
Canada has reached a new lottery milestone as the nationwide Lotto Max jackpot increased from CAD75 million to a record CAD80 million ($55-59 million) after there was no winner in Friday’s draw. Earlier this month, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) increased the top jackpot limit from CAD 70 million ($51.48 M) to a
Sep 16, 2024 2 min read Hustler Casino Live is facing some challenges thanks to a one-week YouTube suspension that is forcing the poker livestream to adjust its plans for the coming days. The most popular livestream in poker history shared an “important announcement” on X to advise its followers what the plan will be